Jon Tokuhara Murder: What Happened To Him? Jon Tokuhara’s murder is finally revealed. Read the article below to know all about the murder case and the acupuncturist Jon.
Jon Tokuhara was a 47-year-old man from Waipahu who was murdered on 13th January 2022.
Furthermore, his murderer is identified to be Eric Thompson.
Jon Tokuhara Murder: What Happened To Him?
Jon Tokuhara was a 47-year-old acupuncturist at his Waipahu clinic located in the 94-300 block of Waipahu Depot St. He has been operating his business for nearly 20 years.
Furthermore, he was found on the morning of 13th January 2022 by his mother. He had a gunshot wound.
Police confirmed they arrested a suspect in the murder of Jon Tokuhara on Monday, Feb. 14. The arrest was around 6:10 p.m. #HawaiiNews https://t.co/nJyxjhKRnu
— KHON2 News (@KHONnews) February 15, 2022
Murder Investigation Ongoing In Hawaii Clinic Death
The ongoing murder investigation of Hawaii Clinic death is coming along.
According to the authorities, they have arrested a suspect with a Waipahu murder last month. They identified the man as Eric Thompson on 14th February 2022. He was arrested shortly after 6 p.m. that day.
Jon was found dead inside the family business, Tokuhara Acupuncture and Healthcare, near the corner of Waipahu Depot Street and Farrington Highway in mid-January.
Police say that Thompson now faces a second-degree murder charge and a firearms offense in a separate felony case. The bail has been set at $1 million.
Know More About Jon Tokuhara
Jon Tokuhara was born on 13th February 1974. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Furthermore, Jon’s parents were Walter H. Tokuhara and Lilly Y. Tokuhara. However, his father passed away a few years back. Likewise, Jon’s sister is Sissy Lee Tokuhara and his brother in la is Dave Amodo. He also has two nephews named Matthew and Elliott.
Tokuhara was a small businessperson in Waipahu for nearly 20 years. He owned and operated Tokuhara Acuouncuter and Healthcare.
In addition, Jon was a proud graduate of Waipahu High School. He also attended the University of Portland and Oregon College of Oriental Medicine from where he earned a master’s degree in Chinese medicine and acupuncture.
BREAKING NOW – Law enforcement has arrested Eric Thompson in connection to the murder investigation of Jon Tokuhara. https://t.co/7BGJ632EQr
— KITV4 (@KITV4) February 15, 2022
Besides, Jon was an athlete and waterman. He used to play judo, baseball, volleyball, and rugby while he was growing up. Also, he was an avid snowboarder and rock climber while living in Portland, OR.
Recently, in the August of 2021, Jon solo paddled the challenging Kaiwi Channel, an accomplishment he and his family and friends were proud of.
The funeral service will be held on 3rd March 2022 at Mililani Memorial Park and Mortuary – Mauka Chapel. Furthermore, visitations begin at 4.30 p.m. and the memorial service begins at 6.00 p.m.
Suspect Tied To Waipahu Acupuncture Clinic Murder In Custody
Honolulu police have arrested a suspect in connection with a Waipahu murder last month.
Authorities identified the man as Eric Thompson Monday evening. He was arrested shortly after 6 p.m. and was a person of interest in the death of 47-year-old Jon Tokuhara.
Tokuhara was found dead inside the family business, Tokuhara Acupuncture and Healthcare, near the corner of Waipahu Depot Street and Farrington Highway in mid-January.
Police say Thompson now faces a second-degree murder charge and a firearms offense in a separate felony case. Bail has been set at $1 million.
Last Updated on February 15, 2022 by 247 News Around The World